E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
At.
Strain at a gnat (Matt. xxiii. 24). Greek, di-aulzo, to strain off. Here “at” is an error, probably in the first instance typographical, for “out.” “Out” is given in the Bible of 1603, and has been restored by the Revisers.
zo, to strain off. Here “at” is an error, probably in the first instance typographical, for “out.” “Out” is given in the Bible of 1603, and has been restored by the Revisers.
